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Common Thread Problems - PDF - Adobe Acrobat Pro (Recoloured)

This document provides tips for solving common thread problems when sewing. It lists unsatisfactory conditions like thread jamming at the start of sewing or breaking, and provides the likely causes such as the thread not being held securely or bobbin problems. For each condition, it recommends remedies such as checking the manual for proper thread insertion or replacing a dull needle. It also includes a sewing chart to help select the proper needle and thread type for different fabrics.

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Common Thread Problems - PDF - Adobe Acrobat Pro (Recoloured)

This document provides tips for solving common thread problems when sewing. It lists unsatisfactory conditions like thread jamming at the start of sewing or breaking, and provides the likely causes such as the thread not being held securely or bobbin problems. For each condition, it recommends remedies such as checking the manual for proper thread insertion or replacing a dull needle. It also includes a sewing chart to help select the proper needle and thread type for different fabrics.

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Tips from Talon Solving Common Thread Problems

U NSATISFACTORY
CONDITIO N

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CA U SE

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R EM EDY

- - -

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Thread not held


securely

THREAD JAMS AT
START OF SEWING

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Check manual for proper insertion and catching


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Bobbin problems

THREAD BREAKS OR
FRAYS

Tum hand wheel until needle is in highest


position . At start hold top and bobbin threads

::~~:~: ~:~:~::~o:::~~ctly
- - --

Needle threaded in
_ _
Needle in poor
condition

~rong direction

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-- -

- -- - - - - - -

Follow machine thread guide . Check to see that


is inserted correctly.
_ __
__
S hould be smooth . no t blunt or ben t. Change if
necessary.

- ----:~edl e

Bobbin inserted incorrectly ~ f-- Refer to machi~ual .


Machine throat plate in

Should be smooth a round needle ho le. If nicked .

::~~:~~~~~finish-- ~r~i~~~p_er_.-

1--------~- :.:::.::~~_::_:__::_:__

NEEDLE BREAKS

~layers of fabric

----rI

Throat plate improper


for desired stitch
Pressure too light

- -- - -

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knits may require a Singer"'' Smooth & Even


Feed Sewing Machine Foot

UNBALANC_E_D--->-~--To-p ;"d bobbin th reads


are different

- -

Bobbin wind is uneven


or ot herwise incorrect

sam~-

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DIFFICULT TO
THREAD EYE OF
MACHINE NEEDLE

--1--=-bob_b_in_th_re_a_d_is to_o _tig_hr_


Thread is frayed

f--- -

Difficult to see eye

Refer to machine manuaL


Loosen top tension

Bobbin thread is too


tight. indicating that top
tension is too loose or

f----

- Ose tile sa-me threMtype from


manufacturer in both top and bobbin

Top thread is too tight.


indicating that top
tensio_n_is_too_ri_ghr _ _

Grade seams

Check hole type in throat plate. A round hole for


_straight stitching. an oval hole for other stitching.
1ghte n pressure regulator.

~=~~~~:quires special
STITCHES

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Adjust to larger size needle

Incorrect choice of needle

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- - -- -Tighten top tension

f----

- ----,--

Cut end of thread a t an angle with scissors. Avo id


breaking thread
Hold a light suriace in back of needle eye

Moreonother side.

Tips from Talon Solving Common Thread Problems


UNSATISFACfORY
CONDITION

CAUSE

REMEDY

\4achine speed is

Sew ar a steady. even pace rather than in~


Try a slower speed.

Over manipulation of fabric

Do not pull fabric

f.-coPc=
re:::
ss_:_"c=
'e_:_roo
:_::_:h:::e_:_
ovy:c__ __ _ f-- Loosen pressure re_gu~ator.

Try Singer'MSmooth & Even Feed Sewing


Machine Foot.

Pile or bulky fabrics

Damaged needle
Replace needle
Needle type no-,----+~
Refer to SEWING CHART be low

- - - - - -STITCHES SKIP

(Use ballpoint needle f_or_ k_n_its_.l_ _ __ _ ---1


Refer to machine manual

- - 1- c_o__m_po_ti_b_le_w_it_h_fa_b_ric_ _
Bobbin threaded imprope rly

.:____:____ ------wipe clean with alcohoL ~abric with a fi~~


residue requires laundering before sewing.

Needle is sticky with


~resi ~ e

Size or type needle


incorrect

Refer to SEWING C HART below


The Yellow Band * BallPoint machine
needle. a trademark of THE SINGER

COMPANY virtually eliminates skipped stitches


on light to medium weight fabrics. especmlly
knits.
Needle inserted incorrect
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er-to- machi_n_e -m-a,-,u-o-1 - - - - - - - --

+_:N_:_e::e=dle eye is clogged

SEAM PUCKERS

Clean free of all lint with a machine brush

Thread and needle are


noi compatible

Stitch length too ~on g _


Tension too tight

Refer to SEWING CHART below .


(Always use cotton-wrapped polyester or
100% polyeste~ thread with pennanent press or
!ow-shrink fabncs.)

--1- --

Talon,
Thread
Chart

Talon<ll THREAD

m
Mercerized Cotton

Donahue Sales
Talon iJivr ston ofTcxtwn lnc
41 Fc1st 51st StrCci, N<>W York. N Y H.l022

Hold fabric taut in front and back of needle while


_L_ s_titching:_._

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NEEDLES

FABRICS

MACHINE
Talon<!!
All-Purpose
Cotton-Wrapped
Polyester

Loosen top te ns10n.

Lightweight

Mediumweight
Regularpoln tt owovensBallp olnts

~as~th:_ nu~ ber ~of stitches perm:_~

Densely woven fabri c


_ _ __

Yellow Band*
Ballpoint
Needles by
SINGER lor
11 14' these fabrics .
especia lly knits

11 '

HAND
Sharps
Betweens
Ballpoints
Sizes 110
(The larger
the size number.
the finer
the needle .)

Moreonotherside.

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